1.1This guide covers the procedures listed as follows for testing woven, knitted and nonwoven backing fabrics designed for use in the manufacture of pile yarn floor coverings. The procedures appear in the following order:
Section Bow and Skewness of Woven Fabrics 8 Breaking Force of Woven and Nonwoven Fabrics 15 Breaking Force After Tufting of Woven and Nonwoven Fabrics 16 Extractable Matter 9 Fabric Count of Woven Fabrics 12 Fabric Count of Knitted Fabrics 13 Length of Woven Fabrics 11 Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabrics 14 Width of Woven Fabrics 10
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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